San Diego Beer Week 2024

It's San Diego Beer Week 2024! The 10-day celebration includes special events, new beers, live music and much more at local breweries, bars & restaurants.

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San Diego Beer Week 2024: Here's What You Need to Know

Erika Loving Princess Pub and Grille in Little ItalyHaving Fun at Nason's Beer Hall in the Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego Beer Week is back in 2024 with special events at local breweries like live music, signature eats, new beers and much more!

The 10-day celebration of San Diego’s craft breweries will be held from November 1st until November 10th. I personally love the festival and think it’s the perfect opportunity to discover new favorites and pairings.

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What to Expect During the 10-Day Celebration

Beer week starts on November 1st with a virtual kick-off toast at 7:30pm. And since it’s virtual, all you have to do is head to your favorite Brewers Guild member brewery, bar, or tasting room.

Presented by the San Diego Brewers Guild, this party runs until November 10th countywide across dozens of participating breweries, bars, restaurants, and more.

Expect special hosted events, tastings, and specials throughout the week. See the San Diego Brewers Guild official site for the full calendar of events.

Getting a Beer at Ballest Point Brewing in Little Italy
Getting a Beer at Ballest Point Brewing in Little Italy

10 Days of Beer Experiences

Happy Sweet 16 to the ?San Diego Beer Week! Below are a few of my favorite ways to enjoy the events.

The Capital of Craft Beerfest

Enjoy tastings from over 30 local breweries at Beer Week’s signature event. Then vote for your favorite to win the coveted People’s Choice Hoppy Beer Award.

Expect games, food trucks, and live music. Karl Strauss Brewing Company’s Paul Segura and Los Tortugas head the local musical lineup for the event.

  • Kilowatt Brewing | Nov. 9th | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | $70

AleSmith Brewing Company’s Signature Speedway Grand Prix

If you’re interested in a true San Diego Beer Week tradition, make sure to try AleSmith’s iconic coffee stout. There are a couple opportunities for you to give all 16 variations a try.

I can promise you that this is a real treat!

  • AleSmith Brewing Company | Nov. 7th & 8th | 7:00pm – 1:00pm | $20+

Capital of Craft IPA Collaboration Beer

Back for its 8th year, the Capital of Craft IPA is a unique celebration of the spirit of San Diego’s craft breweries.

This year will feature a West Coast-style IPA.

  • SD Brewers Guild Locations | Nov. 1st - 10th

The Guild on the Streets

The Guild on the Streets event is back in 2024! The focus this year is neighborhood cleanups in Grantville and North Park.

  • San Diego Brewing Co. | Nov. 8th & 9th | 12:00pm

Grabbing a Beer on the Brothels Bites and Booze Tour
Grabbing a Beer on the Brothels Bites and Booze Tour

See More of San Diego with Go City San Diego!

If you’re planning to enjoy the Beer Week events, I think it could be a lot of fun to pair some brews with some of San Diego’s most popular attractions! The Go City San Diego pass gets you to more places for less. Add our exclusive discount code GVSD5OFF for even more savings.

You can visit the pandas at the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park, ride a roller coaster at Knott’s Berry Farm, or see more of the city on a walking tour. With over a dozen options, you’ll get to experience San Diego-style fun for yourself.

Of course, if you’re looking forward to the Capital of Craft IPA 2024 or more about brewery collabs - keep on reading!

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Beer Week 2024 Featured Events

Having a Beer at Pizza Port Brewery in Carlsbad
Having a Beer at Pizza Port Brewery in Carlsbad

Beer Week 2024 is shaping up to celebrate its 16th year in a big way. But what are we most looking forward to the most? Read on to find out more!

Kilowatt Brewing’s Winner’s Flight Release

This is it! Kilowatt’s award-winning top 4 beers.

What will be your favorite?

  • The tangy Peach Cobbler Sour?
  • The smoky Maple Smoked Maibock?
  • Will it be the smooth Chocolate Macadamia Stout?
  • Or the sweet OB Bubble Dubbel?

Dive Into the Kilowatt Flight

Kilowatt is touting this flight as “your chance to experience greatness, one sip at a time.”

Exciting… but even better news, the flight will be available during the entire event.

  • Kilowatt Brewing | Nov. 1st | 7:00pm – 10:00pm | $10+

AleSmith Brewing’s Signature Speedway Grand Prix Event

AleSmith’s annual release of their limited edition Speedway Stout is a treat for Beer Fest fans!

Widely considered one of the best imperial stouts in the world, you won’t want to miss this event!

I recommend that you try the food trucks, make some friends, and get ready to run some laps.

A Sneak Peek at This Year’s Offerings

You can taste 16 different versions of AleSmith’s signature coffee stout! That’s correct, you’ll have a lot of options and as a stout fan myself, that’s pretty exciting.

Lap 1:

  • Carajillo
  • East African Hammerhead
  • German Chocolate Cake
  • Raspberry Chocolate

Lap 2:

  • Banana Vanilla
  • Rocky Road
  • Strawberry Vanilla, with Speedway whipped cream
  • Taco Shop

Lap 3:

  • Salted Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake
  • Thai Tea
  • Champurrado
  • Turkish Coffee

The VIP Lap: Barrel-Aged Speedway Stouts:

  • Hawaiian Retreat Edition
  • Chocolate Rum Cake Edition
  • Mexican Hot Chocolate Edition
  • Kali Dipp’n Edition

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Attractions that you can visit with a Go City San Diego pass include:

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Special Collaborations and New Releases

Fans of Beer Week, or Brew Buffs if you will, live for the exciting collaborations and new beer releases, and who could blame them?

Every year, attendees get to take laps with a Signature Speedway Stout and taste the annual Capital of Craft IPA. There are also many special releases from breweries across San Diego county and beyond.

Harland Brewing in Bay Park
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Unveiling Capital of Craft IPA 2024

The Capital of Craft IPA collab brings several breweries together to create a unique IPA. It’s a celebration and testament to San Diego’s vibrant craft beer scene and the camaraderie therein.

The breweries come together to share recipes, ideas, and ingredients to create their IPA with a single purpose in mind…To create a special beer that embodies the spirit of San Diego Beer Week!

Introducing Capital of Craft IPA 2024: West Coast IPA

Described as a West Coast-style IPA, the 2024 Capital of Craft IPA will be released on Friday, November 1st.

The Flavor Profile

The flavor profile includes a hoppy aroma, tastes of stone and tropical fruits with a malty backbone. The brew is fermented with Helles Lager Yeast.

This IPA is described as having “a clean, crisp profile to accentuate its delicate hop character.”

ABV: 6.5%? | HOPS: HS Grove, Nelson, Centennial

The Team Behind West Coast IPA

Every year, these breweries come together to highlight the community’s comradery, innovation, and diversity. I’d say these folks are true icons of the San Diego spirit!

This year’s collaboration team includes:

  • Fall Brewing Company - The Hosting Brewery
  • BLAH Brewing
  • Hopnonymous Brewing
  • Black Plague Brewing
  • Hodad’s Brewing Company
  • Ketch Brewing

And I have great news for you, you’ll be able to find it both on draft and in cans at all Guild Member breweries!

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How to Participate in Beer Week and Support Local Breweries

There’s so much going on during Beer Week - with individual breweries also doing their own events - that your best bet to plan your week is by going to the official SD Brewers Guild site.

Beer Menu at Pizza Port Brewery in Carlsbad
Beer Menu at Pizza Port Brewery in Carlsbad

Attending Events and Tastings

The color coded calendar lets you easily view the upcoming events so you can decide which events you want to attend.

If you plan on attending several of the events over the course of a day, we recommend either a San Diego ride-sharing service, public transportation, or choosing a designated driver.

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We Love Beer, the North Park Beer Ucation Tour

Highlights & Must-Visit Locations

If you don’t know where to begin, I’d recommend you consider attending a tasting or beer tour.

Modern Times Beer, Ballast Point Brewing Company, and Green Flash Brewing Co. are known for their special releases during the week. Stone Brewing is the area’s largest brewery and never a bad choice for me.

Neighborhood Beer Trails allow you to not only explore a neighborhood and its character, but introduce you to local spots you may have never experienced otherwise. When it comes to breweries, and in general, Miramar, North Park, Little Italy and East Village are all popular neighborhoods to check out.

Plus, you’re invited to Weir Beer Company’s Grand Opening. Get ready for food, music, seltzers, and, of course, beer!

Bar at Coronado Brewing Company in Bay Park
Bar at Coronado Brewing Company in Bay Park

Supporting San Diego’s Craft Beer Scene

Beer Week not only connects brewers with potential lifelong customers, it allows the community to come together in celebration of something uniquely San Diego. Patrons get to interact with staff, ask questions, provide feedback, and build a connection. Brewers get to offer their carefully crafted brews, sell merchandise, and grow their revenue.

And thanks to The Guild on the Streets, it even leaves the world a little better than before!

Erika Enjoying a Beer at Ballast Point Brewery
Erika Enjoying a Beer at Ballast Point Brewery

Ways to Stay Connected Beyond Beer Week

If you want to know the latest and greatest with the breweries participating in Beer Week 2024, follow them on social media, join their clubs, and sign up for their newsletters. With that you’ll never miss an event, festival, or chance to try a new beer.

Plus, you know how we feel about supporting local small businesses! And when you post, don’t forget to tag them with #SDBEER, #SDBEERWEEK, and #SDBW.

Though, personally, I like to think you’ll be having so much fun that you’ll forget to check your phone. You’ll be too busy enjoying all the “brew hahas.” I hope you enjoy it and hopefully I will see you there!

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